Quiz 12
what is a system
a group of organs that work together to perform complex functions
an organ is defined as
a group of tissues that work together to perform specialized and complex functions
movement of a part away from the central axis of the body is called
abduction
diseases that are characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms/signs are called
acute
which of the following terms may be used in place of the gastrointestinal tract
alimentary canal
what term is applied to joints that allow limited movement
amphiarthrosis
what term refers to the structure of the human body
anatomy
the midcoronal plane divides the body into equal____ halves
anterior and posterior
what are the two basic divisions of the skeletal system
axial and appendicular
what is the result of imaging patient motion on a radiograph
blurring of the radiograph
what is the highest level of human structural organization
body
which of the following are examples of short bones
carpal bones tarsal bones
the smallest units of living things are called
cells
which organ system is composed of the heart and blood vessels
circulatory
a rounded process that forms part of a joint is called
condyle
which tissue type is the most widely distributed and has the greatest variety of form and function
connective
which of the following are classified as main tissue types
connective epithelial
when the long side of the IR is placed perpendicular to the long axis of the body, then the IR placement is
crosswise
in what part of the cell are the organelles located
cytoplasm
the highly specialized fluid portion of the cell is the
cytoplasm
which radiographic position requires a recumbent body position and a horizontal CR
decubitus
what term is applied to joints that are freely moveable
diarthrosis
which of the following is the proper medical term for swelling
edema
what term is used to describe a straightened joint
extension
which of the following are examples of long bones
femur humerus tibia
which type of bone is made up of two layers of compact bone with a thin cancellous layer between them
flat bones
a hole in bone that provides a passage for nerves and blood vessels is called a
foramen
what term is applied to the condition in which the tissue of the bone is broken or disrupted
fracture
a joint that is classified as diarthrodial is
freely moveable
physiology pertains to the study of the ____ of the human body
function
diseases that occur as the result of treatment by health professionals are termed
iatrogenic
when the cause of a disease is unknown, then the disease is classified as
idiopathic
a joint that is classified as synarthrodial is
immoveable
which of the following are organ systems of the human body
integumentary lymphatic nervous
a localized area of destructive change in body tissue is called a
lesion
what term is used to denote the spread of malignant neoplasm
metastasis
which plane divides the body into equal right and left halves
midsagittal
which of the following is the medical term for a growth or tumor
neoplasm
which tissue type functions to conduct electric impulses to provide rapid communication between body structures
nervous
which disease classification refers to those diseases acquired within the hospital
nosocomial
which portion of the cell contains chromosomes
nucleus
a group of tissues that work together to perform specialized and complex functions is called an
organ
a general knowledge of ___ helps limited operators understand the reasons procedures are needed
pathology
the study of diseases or abnormal conditions of the body is termed
pathology
which of the following are parts of the appendicular skeleton
pelvis extremeties
what term refers to the study of the function of the human body
physiology
when a patient is imaged in the prone position, the patient must be
placed in a recumbent position on his or her stomach
which part of a cell encloses the cytoplasm and forms the outer boundary of the cell
plasma membrane
which of the following are the main parts of a cell
plasma membrane cytoplasm nucleus
the term applied to the back part of the body or body part is
posterior
if a disease is classified as a congenital disease, this means that the condition is
present at birth
a prediction of the course of the disease and the prospects for the patient's recovery is termed
prognosis
what term is used to describe the path of the CR from the radiographic tube, through the patient, and to the IR
projection
what is the function of the plasma membrane of a cell
provides communication between the cell and the rest of the body
which organ system does not function for the survival of the individual
reproductive
observed, objective manifestations of disease are called
signs
which of the following are parts of the axial skeleton
skull spine
which of the following describes anatomic position
standing facing the observer with palms of hands turned forward and toes facing anteriorly
anatomy refers to the ____ of the body
structure
a long, sharp bony process is called a
styloid
which body position term indicates that the patient is lying on his or her back
supine
what term is used to describe the patient's report of his or her perception of the condition
symptoms
what term is applied to joints that are not moveable
synarthrosis
what is indicated by a side marker
the side of the patient
cells are defined as
the smalles unit of living things
in radiography, what three items must be precisely aligned
the xray tube, the IR, and the body part
a group of similar cells that work together to perform a common function is called a
tissue
what is the primary function of epithelial tissue
to protect underlying tissues
what does supination mean
to turn the arm so that the palm of the hand is up
what does the term cephalad mean
toward the head
which of the following parts of the respiratory system
trachea alveoli
how many major organ systems comprise the human body
11
how many bones compose the skeletal system
206
there are ____ levels of structural organization in the human body
6
an axial projection is achieved when the
CR is angled longitudinally 10 degrees or more